Learn to Cook with Confidence!

Our in-person, 2-hour  “Master Chef” classes are designed for intermediate and experienced cooks eager to explore new cuisines or master advanced techniques.

Each stand-alone Master Chef session dives deep into a specific cuisine, dietary preference, or skill—think refining your risotto or cacio e pepe technique, exploring authentic regional cuisines of China, or mastering the art of perfect sourdough bread. It’s the ideal way to challenge yourself, get creative, and connect with other passionate home cooks. Sign up by clicking “see schedule” at the bottom of the page. Here are the current classes:

Baking Sourdough at Home

With the price of artisan bread soaring, who would not want to bake at home? In this class you will learn the process and technique for making a spectacular and healthy sourdough loaf and take home the recipe along with a near-decade old sourdough starter.

Breads and Other Savory Baking

In this class you willl learn how to make both leavened and unleavened dough to produce beautiful white and whole grain breads, flat breads like naan and pita, and savory scones and biscuits. Techniques learned in this class will help you make savory treats for your family and friends for any occasion.

Desserts: Advanced Techniques

In this class you will learn advanced techniques for more complicated desserts, such as laminating dough, making choux pastry, tempering chocolate, and making that perfect custard. (Note: See also an intermediate level class on fundamentals of desserts).

From Tagine to Jawhara: Moroccan Traditional Cuisine

Moroccan cuisine sits in a beautiful intersection between the old European culinary traditions and the North African palate. It is exciting without being overwhelming. In this class, you will learn how to assemble a traditional Moroccan meal, from the appetizer platter with tektouka and homemade khobz to a perfect tagine and jawhara dessert.

Cooking Asian at Home

Flavorful, aromatic, spicy - Asian food, cooked well, will never disappoint. In this class, you will learn the key techniques and ingredients that make Asian cuisine distinct, from appetizers to mains to desserts. This class will make cooking Asian at home  accessible and willl only include widely available ingredients. (NOTE: This class does not include making dumplings since there is a dedicated class on that).

Making Asian Dumplings at Home

Khinkali, potstickers, gyoza, shumai, and wontons - the world of Asian dumplings is rich and versatile. In this class you will learn how to make the most popular varieties of Asian dumplings for frying, steaming, and soups.

Cooking French Comfort Food

Learn to cook the comforting classics of French cuisine in our hands-on class. We’ll braise chicken in red wine for Coq au Vin, create a flavorful Bouillabaisse, and braise some apples for simple-to-make but delightful dessert Pommes Braisées. These dishes showcase the simplicity and warmth which is at the heart of French cooking. They are perfect for cooler weather - simple and inexpensive to make, are bound to impress both family and friends, and make terrific leftovers that your loved ones will appreciate!

Pasta vs Rice: Italian Regional Cuisine

Roman Cacio e Pepe or Milanese risotto - which is your favorite Italian dish to cook and to eat? You will learn to cook both in this class and a bonus classic Italian flourless cake (torta caprese).

We are scheduling Master Chef Classes on a rolling basis. If you do not see the class you are interested in on our calendar, please fill out this form to indicate your interest. Once we have sufficient interest, we will schedule this class and notify you.

You can also sign up to receive updates on new Master Chef Classes being offered using Contact Us at the bottom of the page.